The European Commission’s DG Research and Innovation is organising an online validation workshop, supported by Visionary Analytics, as part of a study on the future of researchers’ careers in Europe. The workshop will present foresight scenarios for researchers’ careers by 2040 and proposed policy pathways to support an aspirational future. Policymakers and R&I stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on their relevance, feasibility, risks and governance challenges. Input will inform the final report and help refine future policy recommendations. The workshop will take place online on 7 October 2026, from 9:30 to 11:30 CET. Registration for it closes on 2 October 2026.
The Iberoamerican Young Academy Network led by the National Young Academies of Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina are inviting Latin American researchers to participate in a study on “The Perception of Academic Freedom in Latin America”. The researchers from the Young Academy of Colombia, the Young Academy of Mexico, the Young Academy of Argentina, and the Young Academy of Guatemala, are building a regional study to understand the experiences, challenges, and opportunities faced by those doing science in the region. They are looking forward to hearing the voices of researchers from all disciplines, countries, and career stages in the region. Responding takes only 10–15 minutes, and all answers are anonymous and confidential.
This free program consists of a 24-week mentoring initiative for scientists based at African institutions who are working on infectious disease drug discovery projects and wish to apply open-source AI tools to their own research. It combines weekly online mentoring with an in-person workshop, enabling participants to work on their own datasets under the guidance of experienced scientific mentors. The AI Incubator is completely free, workshop expenses are covered by the Program, and each participant/team of participants will receive a $10,000 USD stipend.
An informative session will be held on 15 September for anyone with questions prior to applying. Register for it here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1a2jyB5iTMaJM1mOI7Cecg
CIFAR is now accepting applications for the 2027-2029 cohort of the CIFAR Global Scholars Program. This programme offers early-career researchers the opportunity to develop and lead high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary research, expand their professional networks and receive focused leadership training in their pivotal first years as independent principal investigators.
These experiences accelerate the rise of research leaders who are positioned to drive new discoveries and open new fields of inquiry.
CIFAR welcomes applications from candidates across the natural, biomedical, and social sciences, as well as the humanities. Successful applicants join one of CIFAR’s interdisciplinary research programmes, collaborating with global research leaders to advance transformative knowledge and address some of the most important questions facing science and humanity.
The University of Passau invites applications from internationally established academics and promising postdoctoral researchers pursuing excellent, innovative research projects. Open to all disciplines represented at the university, the fellowship encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and network-building. Research may cover any topic, provided it is supported by a University of Passau host, with priority given to areas such as cybersecurity, digital platforms, resilient democracies, AI and language, sustainable transformation, health and European identities. Full-time fellowships support research stays of at least two months and up to six months, with longer stays possible. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree.
On Tuesday, 1 December 2026, the seventh Young Researchers Overseas Day is organized by the Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences (Belgium). This event is aimed at researchers younger than 40 who are working overseas in various research fields. These fields should fit into one of the scientific disciplines of the 3 sections of the Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences. The Young Researchers’ Day is an opportunity to meet one another, discuss, exchange ideas and know more about the Academy and its activities. Please note that the deadline for abstract submission is 6 September 2026. Registration for the event ends on 15 November 2026.
The Einstein Postdoctoral Grant supports outstanding postdoctoral researchers at R2–R3 career stages in establishing links with Berlin’s research landscape, advancing independent research, and strengthening their path toward academic leadership or professorship. The programme aims to support researchers in the critical post-PhD phase and encourage long-term integration into Berlin’s academic system. Applications must be submitted by eligible Berlin institutions, including major universities and Charité, with candidates welcomed from Germany and abroad. Collaborations with non-university institutes and Hebrew University of Jerusalem are possible.
The VinFuture Prize is an international science and technology award recognizing breakthrough research and innovations that improve human life and promote sustainability. It is open to innovators worldwide, regardless of nationality, age, gender, social status or economic background. Several categories are rewarded, and they are to celebrate diversity, equity and emerging areas of impact. Nominations are currently accepted, amongst them you can nominate for: innovators from developing countries, women innovators and innovators with outstanding achievements in emerging fields. Researchers and innovators advancing transformative solutions are encouraged to explore this global opportunity.
Note that the time for nominations in 2026 has passed. Nominations submitted now will count towards the 2027 VinFuture Prize.
IAP is inviting nominations for qualified candidates to help shape the future of its global science education programme, which promotes inquiry-based science education (IBSE) and science literacy worldwide. Nominees do not need to be academy fellows but should be recognised experts in pre-university (K–12) science education and have the support of their academy.
The Central Project Management Agency (CPVA), Lithuania, has launched a fellowship call under the EU4Belarus – SALT project for Belarusian lecturers, scientists, researchers, and PhD students affected by political repression.
The fellowships support academic exchange, research, teaching, curriculum development, collaboration, fieldwork, archival work, or non-paid internships at EU higher education and research institutions.
Funding is available for stays of 3 to 6 months, with a monthly allowance of EUR 1,860 and total support ranging from EUR 5,580 to 11,160.
The College for Life Sciences at the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin is inviting excellent early career researchers in the life and natural sciences, medicine, and psychology to apply for fellowships in the 2027/2028 academic year. Designed for postdocs and other researchers at an early career stage, the programme offers 3- to 5-month residencies that provide time away from lab and clinical routines to focus on independent thinking, project development, and interdisciplinary exchange. Fellows become part of the Wissenschaftskolleg’s international scholarly community, which brings together researchers from across the sciences, humanities, social sciences, and the arts. The programme is intended for those interested in reflecting on their work in a broader intellectual and cultural setting.
The Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) launches its Introduction to Responsible Research Assessment Course. This online, self-paced course provides an approachable, entry-level curriculum for anyone at any career stage and in a variety of roles to learn about responsible research assessment (RRA). The course is free for individuals to take but it requires registration and provides the option of issuing a certificate for each of its four lessons and one for its full content
The Geneva Science-Policy Interface (GSPI) have announced that registrations are now open for their annual Science-Policy Summer School: “Science and Policy for Environmental Action”, taking place from 22-26 June 2026 at the University of Geneva.
This program brings together early-career researchers (PhD candidates and postdocs), policy professionals, and practitioners to develop practical skills in knowledge brokering, science-policy collaborations, and global policy engagement. Participants will gain hands-on experience and guidance from 20+ experts from Geneva and beyond.
Applications are accepted until classes are filled.
UNESCO is building a global roster of science experts to support its work and strengthen collaboration among Member States. The roster highlights specialists across fields such as basic sciences, engineering, life sciences, emerging technologies, science policy, open science, education and communication. Participants may be considered for evaluations and technical support roles, helping advance UNESCO’s mission. The roster aims to include experts from across all regions and disciplines, with a focus on scientific excellence and representation.
Internationally renowned professors in the humanities and social sciences, currently based in the USA, are invited to apply for an exciting opportunity to conduct research at an academic institution in Germany while maintaining ties with their home institution.
The program supports research on the future of democracy, fundamental rights and academic freedom, and the future of transatlantic relations. Funding provides annual research stays in Germany for collaboration and exchange with German colleagues, while also enabling continued contributions to academic and public debates in the USA.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time starting January 15, 2026
The ISC has appointed a Steering Group to guide the work of the Forum on Publishing and Research Assessment, which brings together a broad community of stakeholders to advance global dialogue and action on the future of publishing and research assessment systems: https://council.science/news/steering-group-research-assessment/.
If you are working on reform in scientific publishing or research assessment and would like to contribute to this project, please consider joining the Forum by completing the online form at https://council.science/our-work/forum-science-publishing-assessment/.
Membership of the Forum entails contributing expertise and perspectives to collective discussions on the future of publishing and research assessment, engaging in consultations, reviewing and commenting on emerging outputs, and helping shape the Forum’s priorities and activities over time.
The Earth System Governance (ESG) Data Directory provides a shared space to list both existing and upcoming environmental governance-related datasets and databases, with links to where more information or downloads are available. It serves as an open resource for the community, supporting transparency, collaboration, and more efficient research—especially for early-career scholars.
The goal is simple: to make existing data more visible and accessible to those who can build on it. You can contribute by submitting information below on relevant datasets or databases to be included in the directory.
GYA alumna Lisa Herzog (University of Groningen, Netherlands), together with a group of colleagues including GYA founding member Amal Amin (National Research Center, Egypt), regularly reflect on issues of fairness and equity in global science and conclude that they need some comparative numbers to convince organizers of global science events to move away from what they perceive as a pattern of mostly-Western-and-a-few-token-non-Western-speakers.
They’ve set up a survey, and request that you both fill it in, and share on your networks.
EMCRs are invited to use the research funding database provided by scientifyRESEARCH. The open/free version of the database is available to all. A premium version can be accessed for a fee and would have broader functionality, e.g., additional eligibility filters and no ads. A free grant alert service, whereby researchers can sign up to receive email notifications if a relevant grant is posted, can be accessed here: https://www.scientifyresearch.org/content-alert/
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) are open to all domains of research and innovation, chosen freely by the applicants in a fully bottom-up manner. Any type of organisation can apply for Horizon Europe funding as long as they have the operational and financial capacity to carry out the tasks they propose.
The UN Foundation and the IPCC are partnering to make climate science more accessible to global youth. The initiative, called #SayItWithScience, uses art to rapidly communicate climate solutions to new audiences. To make IPCC science more accessible, UNF is calling on young artists to help visualize climate solutions and energize the call to “unite behind the science.” As part of the Say It With Science initiative, this artwork would be credited in public communications and could potentially feature in upcoming report releases by the IPCC on the latest science of climate change.
The ISC is convening a global network of science communicators across our community to learn, collaborate, network, and collectively advance science as a global public good. The network is open to all interested staff, office bearers, or representatives of ISC Members, affiliated bodies and partners, but will be particularly useful for those in communications-related roles – managing social media and websites, writing blogs and press releases, producing multimedia content, working with press, and doing other similar work.